Jimbo got encouraging news today

[Skooby]

BREAKING: A source tells EWN HOF QB Jim Kelly received encouraging news today but has to go back next week for a biopsy.

[better days]

Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

BREAKING: A source tells EWN HOF QB Jim Kelly received encouraging news today but has to go back next week for a biopsy.

Great news, but this is just the beginning of a long road.

[sukie]

Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

what is encouraging about a biopsy?

[Skooby]

Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

what is encouraging about a biopsy?

It had to do with a scan they did that looked promising, the biopsy is another hurdle.

[better days]

Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

what is encouraging about a biopsy?

A negative biopsy is GREAT news.

[sukie]

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A negative biopsy is GREAT news.

That is alittle cart before horse. The fact they are biopsying something means something is still there... I hope it is merely necrotic residual.

[stuckincincy]

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That is alittle cart before horse. The fact they are biopsying something means something is still there... I hope it is merely necrotic residual.

Perhaps, but periodic tissue biopsies of localized cancers is common.

[sukie]

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Perhaps, but periodic tissue biopsies of localized cancers is common.

Not really especially during or right after radiation. Biopsies are done on suspicious lesions. Pet scans are done to look for spread.

[ServoBillieves]

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Glad I Googled this before responding... I just saw "encouraging news" with nothing behind it. Figured a positive to his cancer treatment, but didn't know if his mortgage had been renewed, he won a radio contest, or wasn't going to get fined for smacking JBJ.

Any good news is great for Jimbo's recovery.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Jimbo got encouraging news today

Not really especially during or right after radiation. Biopsies are done on suspicious lesions. Pet scans are done to look for spread.

Depends on the coverage plan. If you work in the public sector or retired from same, or have a plan like NFL players do and some unions do, with minimal or zero co-pay or deductible and any and all procedures are sanctioned, biopsies are $ for the med business and assuage the patient. And routine biopsies can discover problems.

Other folks often have to jump through hoops to get a PET or MRI, unless you are a member of the special classes. For most, it's begrudged high-radiation CT and you must be sure to get prior authorization and make sure the provider - even their office location - is "in-network."

[sukie]

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Depends on the coverage plan. If you work in the public sector or retired from same, or have a plan like NFL players do and some unions do, with minimal or zero co-pay or deductible and any and all procedures are sanctioned, biopsies are $ for the med business and assuage the patient. And routine biopsies can discover problems.

Other folks often have to jump through hoops to get a PET or MRI, unless you are a member of the special classes. For most, it's begrudged high-radiation CT and you must be sure to get prior authorization and make sure the provider - even their office location - is "in-network."

Confused by this post but follow up PET scans are the norm. Especially if Jim is in WNY. Biopsies, as you say are big money but don't think for a minute they are being done to line pockets. Insurance companies would not cover something unwarranted. It's all based on CPT codes.

[don137]

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WGR sent a text saying no evidence of cancer in Jim Kelly

[HAMMER]

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Fantastic News!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000381226/article/bills-legend-jim-kellys-followup-exam-shows-no-sign-of-cancer

[Skooby]

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Fantastic News!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...sign-of-cancer

Wow, many prayers answered.

[sukie]

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Encouraging but Jimbo is by far and away not outta the woods. I hope he beats this thing...

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Encouraging but Jimbo is by far and away not outta the woods. I hope he beats this thing...